SARAH JANE DE TORRES
NORTH HILLS,CA
Summary
Hardworking Registered Nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering best-in-class patient care through effective education and counseling. Proven leadership focused on increasing and enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Streamline safety protocols for comprehensive patient care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
REGISTERED NURSE
LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER
16955 VANOWEN ST. VAN NUYS CA. 91406
06.2024 - Current
- Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize nursing interventions based on patients'' acuity levels and individual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Provided support for patients'' families during difficult medical decisions or end-of-life care, serving as a liaison between the healthcare team and loved ones.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
REGISTERED NURSE
CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER
6700 SEPULVEDA BLVD. VAN NUYS , CA. 91411
03.2024 - 06.2024
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate, holistic nursing care that addressed physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify changes in condition, promptly notifying physicians and initiating appropriate interventions when necessary.
- Administered medications safely according to established guidelines while closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions requiring intervention.
- Implemented evidence-based fall prevention strategies, resulting in a significant decrease in patient falls within the unit.
- Prevented the spread of infections by consistently adhering to strict infection control protocols and educating patients on proper hygiene practices.
MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE AND REHAB CENTER
6700 SEPULVEDA BLVD. VAN NUYS , CA. 91411
01.2018 - 03.2024
- Maintained an organized database of archived records, facilitating easy retrieval when needed.
- Enhanced interdepartmental communication by effectively liaising between physicians, nurses, and other support staff regarding patient medical records matters.
- Coordinated assessments for client company's personnel.
- Performed thorough quality checks on incoming records, ensuring proper filing and organization within the system.
- Filed records for timely retrieval.
- Audited files for completion and accuracy.
- Enhanced patient privacy and confidentiality with strict adherence to HIPAA regulations.
- Expedited release-of-information requests by efficiently processing paperwork and obtaining necessary authorizations from patients or their representatives.
Education
Bachelor of Science - POST BACCALAUREATE IN NURSING
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
5500 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY SAN BERNARDINO , CA. 9240709.2019
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
MEDINA COLLEGE
OZAMIZ CITY PHILIPPINES03.2009
Skills
Medication and IV administration
Medication Administration
Direct Patient Care
Documentation and Charting
Patient Assessment
Patient Monitoring
Strong Clinical Judgment
Patient education and counseling
Patient and family advocacy
Compassion and Empathy
Licensed RN
Intake and discharge
Timeline
REGISTERED NURSE
LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER
06.2024 - Current
REGISTERED NURSE
CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE AND REHAB CENTER
03.2024 - 06.2024
MEDICAL RECORDS ASSISTANT
CALIFORNIA HEALTH CARE AND REHAB CENTER
01.2018 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - POST BACCALAUREATE IN NURSING
CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN BERNARDINO
Bachelor of Science - NURSING
MEDINA COLLEGE